Low air loss mattress HCPCS code
A low air loss mattress is usually billed under HCPCS code E0277 (Powered pressure-reducing air mattress); related codes are E0371, E0372, E0373. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $185.56 to $563.59 (RR, rental (monthly)) for E0277, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 31,089 E0277 services from 1,038 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for low air loss mattress
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0277 | Powered pressure-reducing air mattress | Special coverage instructions apply | $185.56–$563.59 (RR) | 31,089 (2024) |
| E0371 | Nonpowered advanced pressure reducing overlay for mattress, standard mattress length and width | Carrier judgment | $185.56–$451.50 (RR) | 871 (2024) |
| E0372 | Powered air overlay for mattress, standard mattress length and width | Carrier judgment | $185.56–$519.97 (RR) | 726 (2024) |
| E0373 | Nonpowered advanced pressure reducing mattress | Carrier judgment | $185.56–$576.49 (RR) | 666 (2024) |
Medicare revenue estimate for E0277
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, E0277 (RR) pays $5,635.90 in PR and $1,855.60 in CA, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Medicare coverage policy
- L33830: Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 1
- L33642: Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 2
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a low air loss mattress?
E0277: Powered pressure-reducing air mattress. Other low air loss mattress codes: E0371 (Nonpower mattress overlay); E0372 (Powered air mattress overlay); E0373 (Nonpowered pressure mattress).
Does Medicare cover a low air loss mattress?
By HCPCS coverage code — E0277: Special coverage instructions apply; E0371: Carrier judgment; E0372: Carrier judgment; E0373: Carrier judgment.
How much does Medicare pay for a low air loss mattress?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0277 $185.56 to $563.59 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0371 $185.56 to $451.50 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0372 $185.56 to $519.97 (RR, rental (monthly)); E0373 $185.56 to $576.49 (RR, rental (monthly)).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under E0277
- Watch E0277 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for E0277
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare utilization; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Fees are Medicare allowables (non-rural, by state), not commercial rates. Code choice depends on the exact item; check the descriptor. Not billing or legal advice.